Category: Ports & Terminals
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Trump admin clarifies port fees on China-built ships, protects US exporters and shipowners
Trump admin clarifies port fees on China-built ships, protects US exporters and shipowners Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Arc Boat Company fast tracks its first electric tug boat
Arc Boat Company fast tracks its first electric tug boat Los Angeles based electric boat startup Arc Boat Company says that it is entering the commercial sector by partnering with Portland, Ore., shipyard Diversified Marine Inc. to retrofit a 26 foot tugboat for use in the Port of Los Angeles, which has ambitions to be…
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Ports of Indiana and Metro Ports extend bulk cargo partnership at Burns Harbor
Ports of Indiana and Metro Ports extend bulk cargo partnership at Burns Harbor Ports of Indiana and terminal operator Metro Ports have signed a five-year extension of their bulk terminal operating agreement at Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor. The agreement reaffirms both organizations’ commitment to growing bulk cargo operations and providing industry-leading customer service at Indiana’s…
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Dredger sinks at Singapore’s Tuas Harbour
Dredger sinks at Singapore’s Tuas Harbour Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Venture Global LNG begins commercial operations at Calcasieu Pass plant
Venture Global LNG begins commercial operations at Calcasieu Pass plant Reuters Go to baird maritime
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M/V Pile is Burns Harbor’s first ocean vessel of 2025
M/V Pile is Burns Harbor’s first ocean vessel of 2025 Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor celebrated the start of the 2025 international shipping season April 12 with the arrival of the 37,591 dwt Polsteam bulk carrier M/V Pile. The ship arrived safely at Indiana’s Lake Michigan port 19 days after departing from Port of Ijmuiden, Netherlands,…
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Santos port seeks to attract larger vessels via dredging works
Santos port seeks to attract larger vessels via dredging works Reuters Go to baird maritime
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OPINION | Want to cut your trade surplus with Trump? Crude, LNG and coal can help – a bit
OPINION | Want to cut your trade surplus with Trump? Crude, LNG and coal can help – a bit Reuters Go to baird maritime
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NTSB: “Bank effect” and current caused tanker to strike pier in South Carolina
NTSB: “Bank effect” and current caused tanker to strike pier in South Carolina Alan Bosworth Go to baird maritime
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After a week of panic, Venezuela’s oil flows again
After a week of panic, Venezuela’s oil flows again Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Tariffs set to dramatically reduce U.S. port traffic
Tariffs set to dramatically reduce U.S. port traffic With sweeping tariffs now imposed on all U.S. trading partners, import cargo at the nation’s major container ports is expected to drop dramatically beginning next month, according to the Global Port Tracker report released today by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates. “Retailers have been bringing…
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Panama’s comptroller office to sue over renewal of CK Hutchison contract
Panama’s comptroller office to sue over renewal of CK Hutchison contract Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Russian court lifts suspension for Transneft’s Black Sea oil berth
Russian court lifts suspension for Transneft’s Black Sea oil berth Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Panama Canal Authority to open bidding for parallel LPG pipeline
Panama Canal Authority to open bidding for parallel LPG pipeline Reuters Go to baird maritime
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OPINION | Nowhere to hide: Trump tariffs leave trading partners cornered
OPINION | Nowhere to hide: Trump tariffs leave trading partners cornered Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Port Houston orders 16 hybrid Konecranes RTGs
Port Houston orders 16 hybrid Konecranes RTGs Port Houston is adding to its large fleet of Konecranes RTG fleet with an order for 16 hybrid Konecranes RTGs. Delivery is scheduled for the first half of 2026. In addition, Konecranes Port Services will retrofit eight existing Konecranes RTGs currently operating at the port. The retrofits will…
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Caspian oil pipeline consortium readies for court battle in Russia over stoppage order
Caspian oil pipeline consortium readies for court battle in Russia over stoppage order Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Calcasieu Pass LNG facility gets FERC approval
Calcasieu Pass LNG facility gets FERC approval Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Norway gas export hub restores power supply after outage
Norway gas export hub restores power supply after outage Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Trump announces 10 per cent base tariff on all imports, with higher rates for some countries
Trump announces 10 per cent base tariff on all imports, with higher rates for some countries Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Venezuelan March oil exports tumble over US tariffs and sanctions
Venezuelan March oil exports tumble over US tariffs and sanctions Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Approval granted for LCO2 carrier design and floating liquefied storage facility
Approval granted for LCO2 carrier design and floating liquefied storage facility Rafael Sanches Go to baird maritime
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UN says Black Sea freedom of navigation crucial to global food security
UN says Black Sea freedom of navigation crucial to global food security Reuters Go to baird maritime
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NYCEDC moves ahead on Brooklyn Marine Terminal plans
NYCEDC moves ahead on Brooklyn Marine Terminal plans New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) reports that it has executed three maritime infrastructure related contracts to upgrade port operations at the Brooklyn Marine Terminal. Stemming from the original $80 million city investment made last year, NYCEDC is spending an initial $18 million, this includes $15…
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UK Government unveils maritime decarbonisation strategy
UK Government unveils maritime decarbonisation strategy Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Canada’s first LNG export facility on track for mid-2025 start
Canada’s first LNG export facility on track for mid-2025 start Reuters Go to baird maritime
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PANYNJ reaches landmark agreement on lease extension for APM Terminals Elizabeth
PANYNJ reaches landmark agreement on lease extension for APM Terminals Elizabeth The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) and A.P. Moller – Maersk today announced they had reached a landmark 33-year lease extension for APM Terminals Elizabeth, the port’s second-largest container terminal. This agreement includes major investments and capacity enhancements by APM…
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Chinese-operated dry bulk ships could pay up to $3.5m per US port call under new fee proposal
Chinese-operated dry bulk ships could pay up to $3.5m per US port call under new fee proposal Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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FEATURE | How Ukraine’s gas infrastructure could be of interest to Trump
FEATURE | How Ukraine’s gas infrastructure could be of interest to Trump Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Stolt-Nielsen plans investments in US logistics and aquaculture
Stolt-Nielsen plans investments in US logistics and aquaculture Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Taiwan seeks to invest in Alaska LNG project for energy security
Taiwan seeks to invest in Alaska LNG project for energy security Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Berth construction set for Port of Tacoma’s East Blair Waterway
Berth construction set for Port of Tacoma’s East Blair Waterway Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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DP World, Maersk to jointly expand maritime services in Brazil
DP World, Maersk to jointly expand maritime services in Brazil Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Proposed port fees on Chinese ships affecting US coal, agriculture exports
Proposed port fees on Chinese ships affecting US coal, agriculture exports Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Plaquemines Port rebrands as Louisiana Gateway Port
Plaquemines Port rebrands as Louisiana Gateway Port The Plaquemines Port Harbor and Terminal District has announce its rebranding as the Louisiana Gateway Port. It says the move reflects the port’s commitment to growing as a premier maritime hub and a gateway for global trade. In the next five years, the Louisiana Gateway Port is projected…
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Scottish taxpayers take another hit for government’s wind power fantasies
Scottish taxpayers take another hit for government’s wind power fantasies Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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“Despicable!”: China lashes out at CK Hutchison for ports sale to US
“Despicable!”: China lashes out at CK Hutchison for ports sale to US Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Africa Global Logistics subsidiary secures financing for terminal expansion in Congo’s Pointe Noire Port
Africa Global Logistics subsidiary secures financing for terminal expansion in Congo’s Pointe Noire Port Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Panama wants to see legal, financial documents on BlackRock-CK Hutchison port deal
Panama wants to see legal, financial documents on BlackRock-CK Hutchison port deal Reuters Go to baird maritime
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BlackRock-led consortium set to acquire Panama ports
BlackRock-led consortium set to acquire Panama ports In his January 20 inaugural address, President Donald Trump said that the Panama Canal had been “foolishly given” to Panama. “And above all,” he said, “China is operating the Panama Canal. And we didn’t give it to China. We gave it to Panama, and we’re taking it back.”…
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Maintenance dredging to commence at New Zealand’s Port Taranaki
Maintenance dredging to commence at New Zealand’s Port Taranaki Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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US Coast Guard says Puerto Nuevo Terminal violated hazardous cargo handling permit in San Juan
US Coast Guard says Puerto Nuevo Terminal violated hazardous cargo handling permit in San Juan Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Equinor schedules Hammerfest LNG terminal for maintenance downtime March 10-14
Equinor schedules Hammerfest LNG terminal for maintenance downtime March 10-14 Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Maintenance dredging underway at Sri Lanka’s Hambantota International Port
Maintenance dredging underway at Sri Lanka’s Hambantota International Port Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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OPINION | Trump’s US LNG push to reshape Asia’s energy landscape
OPINION | Trump’s US LNG push to reshape Asia’s energy landscape Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Cheniere CEO looking to expand LNG exports under Trump
Cheniere CEO looking to expand LNG exports under Trump Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Sentinel Midstream prepares for final investment decision for US oil export project
Sentinel Midstream prepares for final investment decision for US oil export project Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Ports of Indiana hires maritime leader Parrott as COO
Ports of Indiana hires maritime leader Parrott as COO Ports of Indiana has hired maritime logistics executive David Parrott to serve as the statewide port authority’s chief operating officer. Parrott has worked in the marine industry for 30 years as a former CEO of Liberty Terminals, vice president of operations for Metro Ports, and international…
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Texas GulfLink deepwater port gets MARAD green light
Texas GulfLink deepwater port gets MARAD green light Sentinel Midstream has cleared the final regulatory hurdle needed for it to go ahead with its planned Texas GulfLink deepwater U.S. crude oil export port. The U.S. Department of Transportation on Feb. 14 announced that the Maritime Administration (MARAD) had issued the Texas GulfLink (TGL) Record of…
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Two Pilbara ports reopen after Tropical Cyclone Zelia
Two Pilbara ports reopen after Tropical Cyclone Zelia Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Fesco adds Pasir Gudang port to Vietnam-Malaysia intra-Asia service
Fesco adds Pasir Gudang port to Vietnam-Malaysia intra-Asia service Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Wilhelmsen Group reports $94m profit for Q4 2024
Wilhelmsen Group reports $94m profit for Q4 2024 Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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JAXPORT completes first of two vehicle carrier terminal expansions
JAXPORT completes first of two vehicle carrier terminal expansions Contractors for the Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) have completed a year-long construction project to expand vehicle carrier Berth 22 at the port’s Blount Island Marine Terminal. The berth is the first of two vehicle carrier berth projects in a $60 million total initiative to increase efficiencies…
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Venezuela’s PDVSA resumes light crude imports as output dwindles
Venezuela’s PDVSA resumes light crude imports as output dwindles Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Port of Corpus Christi closes 2024 with record numbers
Port of Corpus Christi closes 2024 with record numbers The Port of Corpus Christi and its customers moved 206.5 million tons through the Corpus Christi Ship Channel in 2024, a new high mark driven by increases in crude oil and dry bulk commodities, including agricultural products. Port customers also ended 2024 with record quarterly tonnage…
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OPINION |US risks losing long game in China LNG spat
OPINION |US risks losing long game in China LNG spat Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Total CEO: Venture Global rejected as LNG supplier over lack of trust
Total CEO: Venture Global rejected as LNG supplier over lack of trust Reuters Go to baird maritime
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CMA CGM to operate Latakia port container terminal, Syria says
CMA CGM to operate Latakia port container terminal, Syria says Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Hoegh Evi to decide on ammonia-derived hydrogen project for Germany by year’s end
Hoegh Evi to decide on ammonia-derived hydrogen project for Germany by year’s end Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Port Halifax wins Green Shipping Corridor funding
Port Halifax wins Green Shipping Corridor funding Transport Canada has awarded the Port of Halifax, Nova Scotia, up to CAD 22.5 million, under the Green Shipping Corridor Program, to accelerate development of the Halifax – Hamburg green shipping corridor by: preparing to host, and potentially refuel, alternative fuel-powered vessels; establishing a hydrogen production facility; electrifying…
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FACTBOX | Summary of Iran’s energy industry and infrastructure
FACTBOX | Summary of Iran’s energy industry and infrastructure Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Cyclones cause iron ore shipping snarls for Rio Tinto
Cyclones cause iron ore shipping snarls for Rio Tinto Reuters Go to baird maritime
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UK’s Shoreham Port unveils newly refurbished fishing boat marina
UK’s Shoreham Port unveils newly refurbished fishing boat marina Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Red Sea crisis causes Spanish port traffic surge
Red Sea crisis causes Spanish port traffic surge Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Port NOLA hit new cruise record in 2024
Port NOLA hit new cruise record in 2024 The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA), the 6th largest U.S. cruise port, reports that in 2024 it hosted a record-breaking 1.2 million cruise passenger movements Port NOLA’s two cruise terminals at Erato Street and Julia Street are located within the heart of the city, just steps…
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AD Ports Group starts port and logistics operations in Luanda, Angola
AD Ports Group starts port and logistics operations in Luanda, Angola Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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9 indicted in massive West Coast ports counterfeit smuggling case
9 indicted in massive West Coast ports counterfeit smuggling case Federal law enforcement has arrested eight of nine defendants charged in an indictment alleging a conspiracy among logistic companies’ executives, warehouse owners and truck drivers to smuggle hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of counterfeit and other illegal goods from China into the United States…
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Yemen expands port security capacity with IMO assistance
Yemen expands port security capacity with IMO assistance Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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MSC Cruises signs long-term agreement with Port Canaveral
MSC Cruises signs long-term agreement with Port Canaveral The world’s third largest cruise line, MSC Cruises, is to expand its operations at the world’s second busiest cruise port, Port Canaveral, Fla. A recent agreement with Canaveral Port Authority includes the deployment of the fourth 215,000-ton MSC Cruises World Class ship in the 2027-28 cruise season,…
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Integrated logistics park to be built at Egypt’s Alexandria Port
Integrated logistics park to be built at Egypt’s Alexandria Port Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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UK’s Belfast Harbour to implement port improvements under five-year plan
UK’s Belfast Harbour to implement port improvements under five-year plan Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Texas pilots suspend some operations around ports as winter storm hits
Texas pilots suspend some operations around ports as winter storm hits Reuters Go to baird maritime
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In inauguration day speech, Trump says US will take back Panama Canal
In inauguration day speech, Trump says US will take back Panama Canal Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Papua New Guinea’s Kimbe Port to undergo upgrades worth over US$64m
Papua New Guinea’s Kimbe Port to undergo upgrades worth over US$64m Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Port Houston gets $25M hydrogen refueling station grant
Port Houston gets $25M hydrogen refueling station grant Hydrogen fueling is coming to the Port of Houston, but at this stage of the game it’s for trucks, not ships – even though hydrogen is a leading candidate as one of shipping’s new clean, green fuels, The Port of Houston Authority reports that the Department of…
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$31M CARB grant will help Catalina Express and Harbor Breeze start emission-reduction projects
$31M CARB grant will help Catalina Express and Harbor Breeze start emission-reduction projects In partnership with ferry operator Catalina Express and whale watching boat operator Harbor Breeze Cruises, the Port of Los Angeles will soon begin emission-reduction technology demonstration projects for specialized harbor craft, thanks to a $31 million grant awarded by the California Air…
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US crude oil stockpiles drop, fuelling supply worries and price increase
Oil rises as US inventory declines heighten supply concerns
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FEATURE | Biden hands Trump a Mideast mess after four years of bungles
ANALYSIS-Biden to hand unfinished agenda to Trump for chaotic Mideast
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India to invest over US$6b in port and shipyard expansion
India to invest over US$6b in port and shipyard expansion Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Somalia’s president visits Ethiopia in boost to strained relations following Somaliland port talks
UPDATE 2-Somalia’s president visits Ethiopia in boost to strained relations
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NAWE hails USMX-ILA agreement as “welcome development”
NAWE hails USMX-ILA agreement as “welcome development” The National Association of Waterfront Employers (NAWE) says that the tentative master contract deal between the International Longshoreman’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance, Ltd. (USMX) will ensure stability in port operations and the supply chain. ILA praises Trump role in averting Maine-to-Texas U.S. port strike…
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New project launched to help improve safety at UK fishing ports
New project launched to help improve safety at UK fishing ports Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Vietnam Maritime Administration to assess safety protocols in ports
Vietnam Maritime Administration to assess safety protocols in ports Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Tender launched for construction of new cruise port in Puerto Galera, Philippines
Tender launched for construction of new cruise port in Puerto Galera, Philippines Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Despite stolen election and sanctions, Venezuelan oil exports climb 10.5 per cent
Venezuela’s 2024 oil exports climb 10.5% amid political turmoil
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Who’s Who: Maritime Movements for November/December 2024
Who’s Who: Maritime Movements for November/December 2024 Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Texas Ports Association releases new economic impact study
Texas Ports Association releases new economic impact study Texas ports contribute more than $713.9 billion in economic activity for the state accounting for 28% of Texas’ gross domestic product (GDP), further advancing ports as a catalyst for state economic growth and job generation, according to a recent economic impact study by the Texas Ports Association…
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First LNG produced at Cheniere’s Corpus Christi Stage 3 project
UPDATE 2-Cheniere produces first LNG at Corpus Christi Stage 3 project
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First vessel in new anti-pollution support fleet inaugurated in Egypt
First vessel in new anti-pollution support fleet inaugurated in Egypt Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Singapore’s Maritime and Port Authority says Shell has shut down oil processing unit to investigate leak
UPDATE 1-Shell shuts down oil processing unit to investigate leak, Singapore’s port authority says
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Peru declares environmental emergency after harbour oil spill
Peru declares environmental emergency after oil spill
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Den Helder selected as base for OranjeWind offshore wind project
Den Helder selected as base for OranjeWind offshore wind project Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Op-Ed: Building green towing capacity
Op-Ed: Building green towing capacity By Gareth Prowse, head of decarbonisation, Svitzer The maritime industry is progressing in its journey toward decarbonization, driven by tightening environmental regulations and rising expectations for sustainable practices. This shift, extending to the port and towage sectors, presents both challenges and opportunities, and Gareth Prowse, head of decarbonization at Svitzer—a…